Maintenance Technician Development Program

Program Summary

The Maintenance Technician Development Program is geared towards individuals who want to gain the skills needed to receive their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licenses. The program requires enrollment in a FAR 147 certified program and offers mentorship and a defined path towards certification and starting a career with Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines.

The Maintenance Technician Development Program is geared towards individuals who want to gain the skills needed to receive their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licenses. The program requires enrollment in a FAR 147 certified program and offers mentorship and a defined path towards certification and starting a career with Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines.

If accepted into the program, the individual signs an agreement to work for Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines for a minimum of 30 months. Upon completing the FAR 147 requirements and obtaining their A&P license participants will become a Horizon Air Technician.

• Currently enrolled and in good standing with an approved A&P school.
• Quarterly check-ins with assigned mentor/leader.
• Maintain effective communication with the company on curriculum progress.
• Commit to work for Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines for 2.5 years post program completion and sign an agreement confirming this requirement.

• Current enrollment in a certified FAR 147 FAA Airframe and Powerplant Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain A&P License within 90 days of graduation.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a current valid passport allowing unrestricted travel, without a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), to and from the U.S.
• Ability and willingness to enter and exit Canada without restrictions and without requiring a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) in order to complete maintenance work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport AOA badge.
• Possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability and willingness to consistently lift 70 lbs. and bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability and willingness to operate various types of ground support equipment, including movable turboways, forklifts, tow tractors, elevated boom lifts, and hoists.
• Ability and willingness to work on elevated surfaces by utilizing stands, climbing ladders or other suitable equipment to access aircraft surfaces at elevation.
• Ability to adapt to performing work according to set procedures.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Horizon Air

Our M&E team has earned the FAA’s prestigious Diamond Award for almost 20 consecutive years -- the only major carrier to receive the award for as many years, and the most of any airline. From our parts warehouse to the maintenance hangar, our Ready, SAFE, Go; mindset prioritizes safety in all that we do -- for our guests and coworkers. If you share our values to safety and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affinitative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Non-Exempt

N/A

Temporary/OC

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 8/31/2026

Seattle, WA - Airport

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